Job Description
- DEPARTMENT OF SANITATION
- Full-Time
- No Exam Required
Under direction, with wide latitude for independent judgment and decision making, engages in detailed and complex legal work having significant procedural or policy consequences, including the following:
- Work on environmental reviews for DSNY actions and helping to ensure that DSNY actions comply with City Environmental Quality Review (CEQR) guidelines and State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA) requirements.
- Providing legal advice to Department staff on all aspects of environmental laws as they apply to the Department, including the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, RCRA and State laws and rules governing the handling of solid waste regulations, orders and legal decisions impacting DSNY.
- Working with the Law Department on environmental compliance issues and environmental litigation challenges to Department actions.
- Drafting memos interpreting relevant environmental laws, regulations, orders and legal decisions.
- Work on rulemaking and statutory drafting and provide advice on issues relating to proposed DSNY rules or other potential legislation that would impact DSNY.
- Work on federal, state, and city legislative initiatives affecting DSNY, including those relating to solid waste management, waste reduction, and recycling.
- Draft and review policy and procedures, orders and affidavits relating to environmental and employment issues.
AGENCY ATTORNEY - 30087
Minimum Qualifications
1. Admission to the New York State Bar; and either "2" or "3" below.
2. One year of satisfactory United States legal experience subsequent to admission to any state bar; or
3. Six months of satisfactory service as an Agency Attorney Interne (30086).
Incumbents must remain Members of the New York State Bar in good standing for the duration of this employment.
In addition to meeting the minimum Qualification Requirements:
To be assigned to Assignment Level (AL) II, candidates must have one year of experience at Assignment Level I or two years of comparable legal experience subsequent to admission to the bar, in the areas of law related to the assignment. To be assigned to AL III candidates must have two years of experience in Assignment Levels I and/or II or three years of comparable legal experience subsequent to admission to the bar, in the areas of law related to the assignment.
Preferred Skills
- Prefer candidate with excellent research, writing and communication skills, and experience in environmental and employment law.
55a Program
This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education?s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/
Residency Requirement
New York City Residency is not required for this position.
Additional Information
The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.
Shortlist
- Experience Level:Experienced (Non-Manager)
- Category:Green Jobs
Practice Areas & Specialty
Compliance/Regulatory, Environmental, Litigation
Designation
Key Skills Required
Job Overview
Job Function: Legal Services / Legal
Job Type: Full Time
Workplace Type: Not Specified
Experience Level: Not Specified
Salary: $89,613 - $132,293 / Annual Salary
Experience: 0 - 0 yrs
Contact Information
Company Name: DEPARTMENT OF SANITATION
Recruiting People: HR Department
Website: N/A
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